Technical Manager, Process Engineering

Company Description

Technical Manager, Process Engineering

10333 Richmond Avenue, Suite 910, Houston, TX 77042, USA

Full-time

Welcome to our Energy Intensive Industries Division
Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition across industries and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 19,000 experts in 35 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

Ramboll in Americas
Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Job Description

We are looking for bright and motivated individuals to apply their education and industrial expertise as part of our process engineering team to contribute to in the growth of our specialty chemical manufacturing and energy transition practices in the Gulf Coast region. To succeed in this role you must have strong technical expertise and thrive in team settings. Are you our new Technical Manager? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

As our new Technical Manager in the process engineering group, you will work alongside our Energy engineering team to develop opportunities and lead process project execution in the oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical sectors, with a focus on the Gulf Coast region. As part of Ramboll’s Energy Intensive Industries/Advanced Manufacturing practice, you will coordinate with our multi-discipline design/engineering staff located in offices across the US to collaborate on the total life cycle of projects, including working with the client to define a problem statement, preparing proposals and technical work scopes, estimating engineering labor hours, conducting technical studies, performing front-end loading evaluations, executing detailed engineering design and transitioning projects over to construction.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Supporting the business development team as a subject matter expert in chemical process engineering and energy transition in the oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical sectors
• Managing and executing feasibility studies, concept development and engineering design projects as a technical lead or project manager in collaboration with Ramboll’s engineering teams
• Developing of design deliverables at various project stages, such as process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, heat and material balances, equipment specifications, control system philosophies and other similar documents
• Identifying issues and risks and proposing solutions using innovative and novel solutions, while leveraging ability to grasp unfamiliar concepts
• Coaching and mentoring earlier career staff
• Developing and presenting technical presentations and presenting to clients at industry conferences
• Leveraging existing network in the Gulf Coast region to identify opportunities for Ramboll engagement
• Responsible for managing budget and schedule performance on assigned process projects
• Effectively communicate/document with project team, including outside contacts, customers, and other engineering departments

Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas
• Knowledge of chemical process and energy transition technologies and trends, such as hydrogen, biofuels, chemical synthesis (methanol, ammonia), waste to energy, gasification, pyrolysis
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills, ability to manage own work and delegation to others, technical writing, and a strong customer focus
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Process simulation experience (e.g., CHEMCAD, PROMAX) is a plus
• Variable travel required - 0 to 25% depending on project demand
• Valid driver’s license required

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Motivated to engage with clients and to mentor and support development of process engineering expertise with earlier-career staff
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently, in an office environment, virtually, or at a project site
• Desire to continue to learn, grow and advance career

How to apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

​​Ramboll in the Americas

​Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

​An equal opportunity employer 

​Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.​ 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.